I just realized that one of the boost rewards being given for repeat days logins is a stat boost, Wasting one of these, I noticed that my logic bonus is lifted above the >=20 level. Maybe by the time I get to the last few ranks, I will have accumulated enough of these to help out a bit.
Currently at 290 in crafting and have been putting in 1-2 hours per day to the work. I notice that at this level, my 'Best' results now appraise as 'nice' versus the 'crude' they started as.